Cost of Living Calculator - Taos, New Mexico vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 22.5% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $61,232 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Columbia
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Taos, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  46.2% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher

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